Job summary
As part of our services across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we are excited to be able to implement Mental Health Practitioner roles across the Primary Care Networks to support GPs with 'on the day' Mental Health assessment and support for patients.
Main duties of the job
These are new roles designated under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care (ARRS). The roles will provide an opportunity for better joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems and will make it easier for patients to obtain the help they need.This is an exciting role for someone who is proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Professional with current registration with the relevant body (eg NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
- Evidence of continuing personal learning and development
- Evidence of post-registration continued professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in-depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of delivering evidence-based mental health interventions
- Excellent understanding and application of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post-registration community-based experience including completion of relevant preceptorship and post preceptorship experience
- Demonstration of high quality patient care and documentation including experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
- Experience of providing mental health assessments and interventions in the community as a registered professional
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of CPA processes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be resilient when working under pressure
- Able to effectively communicate with colleagues and a range of external agencies
- Demonstrates the values that underpin quality services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Professional with current registration with the relevant body (eg NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
- Evidence of continuing personal learning and development
- Evidence of post-registration continued professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in-depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of risk assessment and risk management
- Experience of delivering evidence-based mental health interventions
- Excellent understanding and application of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post-registration community-based experience including completion of relevant preceptorship and post preceptorship experience
- Demonstration of high quality patient care and documentation including experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
- Experience of providing mental health assessments and interventions in the community as a registered professional
- Enhanced knowledge and experience of CPA processes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be resilient when working under pressure
- Able to effectively communicate with colleagues and a range of external agencies
- Demonstrates the values that underpin quality services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
